EP4536046A1 - Porte-capsule pour appareil de distribution de boisson - Google Patents

Porte-capsule pour appareil de distribution de boisson

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EP4536046A1
EP4536046A1 EP23819351.0A EP23819351A EP4536046A1 EP 4536046 A1 EP4536046 A1 EP 4536046A1 EP 23819351 A EP23819351 A EP 23819351A EP 4536046 A1 EP4536046 A1 EP 4536046A1
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Prior art keywords
capsule
carriage
base
capsule holder
extractor
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German (de)
English (en)
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EP4536046A4 (fr
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Matthew T. Carley
Ben H. BRANSON III
Ernie Pryor
Ryan Close
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Bartesian Corp
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Bartesian Corp
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Publication of EP4536046A4 publication Critical patent/EP4536046A4/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/40—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
    • A47J31/407—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea with ingredient-containing cartridges; Cartridge-perforating means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
    • A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
    • A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
    • A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
    • A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
    • A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
    • A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
    • A47J31/3666—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means whereby the loading of the brewing chamber with the brewing material is performed by the user
    • A47J31/3676—Cartridges being employed
    • A47J31/369—Impermeable cartridges being employed
    • A47J31/3695—Cartridge perforating means for creating the hot water inlet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
    • A47J31/4403—Constructional details

Definitions

  • Beverage dispensing devices accept capsules containing various flavoring and/or coloring materials (e.g., powders, liquids, and the like).
  • a dispensing apparatus is generally configured to inject fluid (e.g., water, spirits, or the like) into a capsule, mixing the fluid with the materials in the capsule, and to extract the mixed fluid from the capsule.
  • the spent capsule is then removed from the dispensing apparatus. Removal of spent capsules, however, can lead to accidental damage to or removal of other components of the dispensing apparatus.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a beverage dispensing apparatus and a capsule for use in the beverage dispensing apparatus.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the cross section of FIG. 2.
  • the dispensing head 116 in the illustrated example, includes a fixed lower portion 120 (referred to as fixed as a result of being substantially immovable relative to a the base 108 of the apparatus 100), and a movable upper portion, or cover, 124.
  • the cover 124 is movable between open position shown in FIG. 1 , and a closed position, e.g., via manipulation of a handle 128.
  • the lower portion 120 of the dispensing head 116 supports a capsule holder 132.
  • the capsule 112 can be inserted into the capsule holder 132.
  • the cover 124 can then be closed, enclosing the capsule holder 132 and the capsule 112 between the cover 124 and the lower portion 120. Closure of the cover 124 also, as will be discussed below, pierces an upper wall 136 (e.g., a foil cover or the like) of the capsule 1 12 with an injector mounted to the cover 124, and pierces a lower wall 140 of the capsule 112 with an extractor mounted within the capsule holder 132. As shown in FIG.
  • the capsule 1 12 can include a flange 142 extending outwards at the upper wall 136. A portion of the flange 142 can be enlarged to form a tab 143, e.g., to facilitate handling of the capsule 112 for placement into the apparatus 100 and removal from the apparatus 100.
  • the apparatus 100 can then inject (via the injector mentioned above) fluid into the capsule 112, e.g., from any one or more of a set of reservoirs 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d, and 144e.
  • the reservoir 144a can contain water
  • the reservoirs 144b through 144e can contain spirits.
  • a wide variety of other fluids are also contemplated, however, and the number and placement of reservoirs 144 can also vary in other implementations.
  • fluid injected into the capsule 112 mixes with the materials contained within the capsule 112, and the mixed fluid exits the capsule 112 through the above-mentioned extractor, for dispensing into a receptacle placed on the support surface 104.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the apparatus 100, with the lower portion 120 of the dispensing head 1 16, as well as the capsule holder 132, shown in cross section.
  • an injector 200 e.g., a hollow needle mounted to an underside of the cover 124 is configured to pierce the capsule 1 12 when the cover 124 is closed over the capsule 112.
  • the capsule holder 132 includes an extractor 204 extending from a lower wall 208 thereof, as well as an outlet 212 defined in the lower wall 208, enabling mixed fluid to exit the capsule 1 12 and the capsule holder 132.
  • the extractor 204 itself can also define an outlet, e.g., in the form of an opening traversing the lower wall within the extractor 204.
  • the above issue may be remedied by, for example, permanently affixing the capsule holder 132 to the lower portion 120. Affixing the capsule holder 132 to the lower portion 120, however, may impede cleaning and maintenance of the capsule holder 132.
  • FIG. 5A is a top view of the base 312, showing example arrangements for the slots 416 and apertures 448. As will be apparent, a wide variety of other numbers and arrangements of slots 416 and apertures 448 can be employed.
  • the outer wall 414 can include a break 500 therein, to accommodate the tab 143 of the capsule 112.
  • the carriage 316 can include a break in the outer wall 428 (e.g., as seen in FIG. 4) to accommodate the tab 143.
  • the two breaks mentioned above are configured to align with one another when the capsule holder 132 is assembled.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Making Beverages (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un porte-capsule pour un appareil de distribution de boissons comprenant : une base dont la paroi inférieure définit une chambre ouverte configurée pour recevoir une capsule de boisson ; un extracteur s'étendant de la paroi inférieure à la chambre et configuré pour percer la capsule de boisson ; un chariot comportant un rebord configuré pour venir en prise avec une bride périmétrique de la capsule, le chariot étant accouplé de manière mobile à la base entre (i) une position abaissée pour placer la capsule à une première profondeur dans la chambre en vue du perçage de la capsule par l'extracteur, et (ii) une position relevée pour placer la capsule à une seconde profondeur inférieure à la première, et retirer substantiellement l'extracteur de la capsule ; et un élément de sollicitation configuré pour faire pencher le chariot vers la position relevée.
EP23819351.0A 2022-06-08 2023-06-06 Porte-capsule pour appareil de distribution de boisson Pending EP4536046A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US17/835,685 US12514393B2 (en) 2022-06-08 2022-06-08 Capsule holders for beverage dispensing apparatus
PCT/IB2023/055826 WO2023238031A1 (fr) 2022-06-08 2023-06-06 Porte-capsule pour appareil de distribution de boisson

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EP4536046A1 true EP4536046A1 (fr) 2025-04-16
EP4536046A4 EP4536046A4 (fr) 2026-04-29

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